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weathering&erosion
Weathering and Erosion Science Unit 2 Vocabulary list three
Term | Definition |
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erosion | The process by which soil and rock are removed frm the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations. |
drastic | Extreme or forceful;severe |
subtle | Not immediately obvious;difficult to detect |
weathering | The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces that create sediment. |
deposition | The buildup of matter by a natural process, for example the laying down of sediments in a river. |
landslide | The rapid downward sliding of earth and rock often caused by events such as over-steepening of slopes by erosion, heavyk snowmelt, and earthquakes. |
Volcanic eruption | The sudden ejection of hot ash, molten rock, and various gases from an opening on the crust of a planet. |
delta | A triangular section of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river where it flows into another body of water. |
earthquake | Movement or vibration in the rocks that make up Earth's crust. |